Japanese ivory okimono of a Noh mask carver. He sits brushing off any dust before lacquering the mask.
Signed
Meiji Period
Late 19th century
Height 2.0"
Japanese wood okimono of Shoki and Oni. Shoki tries to open an umbrella in the howling wind whilst the oni beside him laughs out loud.
Signed, Late 19th century
Meiji Period
Height 8"
Japanese okimono of two Sumo wrestlers fighting. The position they are in is called the "frog throw".
Signed Masamitsu, late 19th century.
Meiji Period
Height 10"